Pick out the wrong statement.
A. Α-particle emission from a radioactive element makes it electrically negative
B. Β-particle emission from a radioactive element makes it electrically positive
C. A radioactive element having a half life period of 20 years will completely disintegrated in 40 years
D. The disintegration constant of a radioactive isotope is independent of pressure, temperature or concentration
Answer: Option C
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